The Quraan does not say that Jesus died

THE MESSAGE OF ISLAM
THE QURAAN DOES NOT SAY THAT JESUS DIED

This note is meant to be a clarification of a misleading publication which appeared on the Daily Express of 11th June 2007 and was published by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.

We wish to make it abundantly clear that the Holy Quraan and the authentic traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (upon whom be peace) both establish the fact that Jesus (May the peace and blessings of Almighty God be upon him) did not die, instead he was lifted bodily into Heaven where he resides until present. At the fixed time (by Almighty God) he (Jesus) will return to the face of the earth prior to the last day.

The correct translation for the verse quoted is: “Behold! Allah said, ‘O Jesus! I will take thee and raise thee to myself and clear thee of those who blaspheme”. (3:55)

In another verse, it states: “But Allah raised him up unto Himself. And Allah is exalted in Power, All Wise”. (4:158)

The Holy Quraan does not establish the death of Jesus nor does the teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (upon whom be peace).

This has been the belief of the Muslims from the time of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (upon whom be peace and blessings) until today and all true Muslims have adhered to it. According to our knowledge, only the Ahmadis and Qadianis ascribe to the death of Jesus which is in conflict with the teachings of Islam.

The Department of Islamic Legal Opinions (Darul Ifta)
Darul Uloom Trinidad & Tobago Ltd.